SPUR Lunchtime Forum: The future of energy
"Should energy policy be a local or a state issue? Molly Sterkel, program manager for the California Public Utilities Commission, David Hochschild of Solaria, and Dan Kammen, director of UC Berkeley’s Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory, consider what progress we are making toward renewables, and what kind of innovations will change the way we use energy."
July 20, 2009
SPUR Lunchtime Forum: Rising tides: the challenge for city planners
"The issue of sea-level rise is one of the main climate challenges faced by city planners today. The Bay Conservation and Development Commission held an international design competition for ideas responding to sea-level rise in San Francisco and other cities. The BCDC’s Brad McCrea, manager of the competition, presents some of the most compelling entries."
July 20, 2009
SPUR Evening Symposium: The Post-Carbon City: Planning for abundance in an era of dwindling resources
"Eco-Urbanism is a movement that emphasizes sustainability, as planners promote green buildings, "closed-loop" architecture and neighborhood planning, and seek to build robust transit systems that can play a role in reducing emissions. Join panelists Carl Anthony, founder of Urban Habitat; Jeff Tumlin of NelsonNygaard; Leah Shahum, executive director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition; Harrison Fraker, former dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design; and exhibition curator Benjamin Grant."
July 20, 2009
CANCELED – SPUR Lunchtime Forum: Contextual urban design
"The contextualist movement in San Francisco arose following the simultaneous realization of Modernist projects like the Embarcadero Center and the loss of historic buildings like the City of Paris. David Baker of David Baker + Partners takes a critical look at the strengths and weaknesses of the movement, from the early historic rehabilitation of sites such as Ghirardelli Square to the various forms of buildings that are designed to fit in, and assesses the wisdom of legal guidelines that enforce the movement."
July 20, 2009
SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
"Come and speak your mind about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This
eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of
Supervisors on all matters bicycle. Check the BAC website to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill, chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings."
July 20, 2009
SFBC Volunteer Night
"This SFBC tradition every second and fourth Wednesday has been
happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always
welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists,
and help us keep our organization rolling. Dinner is provided. Bring a
friend - the more the merrier! Don't forget to bring up your bike!"
July 20, 2009
SFBC Bike-in Movie Night: Klunkerz
"Join the SFBC and your fellow bike lovers for the second of our free
summer bike-in movies! The featured film will be Klunkerz, which tells
the story of the early crazy days of mountain biking in Marin and how
it all lead to the birth of a world-wide phenomenon and a massive bike
boom.
July 20, 2009
SFBC Volunteer Night
"This SFBC tradition every second and fourth Wednesday has been
happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always
welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists,
and help us keep our organization rolling. Dinner is provided. Bring a
friend - the more the merrier! Don't forget to bring up your bike!"
July 20, 2009